Keyboard shortcuts help users perform common computer tasks quickly without relying entirely on the mouse. Learning these shortcuts improves typing speed, navigation, editing, and overall computer efficiency.
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + C | Copy selected text or file |
| Ctrl + X | Cut selected text or file |
| Ctrl + V | Paste copied or cut content |
| Ctrl + Z | Undo the last action |
| Ctrl + Y | Redo the last undone action |
| Ctrl + A | Select all |
| Ctrl + S | Save |
| Ctrl + P | |
| Ctrl + F | Find/search |
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + B | Bold |
| Ctrl + I | Italic |
| Ctrl + U | Underline |
| Ctrl + Shift + > | Increase font size |
| Ctrl + Shift + < | Decrease font size |
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Alt + Tab | Switch between open applications |
| Alt + F4 | Close the active window |
| Win + D | Show/Hide Desktop |
| Win + E | Open File Explorer |
| Win + L | Lock the computer |
| Win + R | Open Run dialog box |
| Win + I | Open Windows Settings |
| Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Open Task Manager |
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + T | Open a new tab |
| Ctrl + W | Close the current tab |
| Ctrl + Shift + T | Reopen the last closed tab |
| Ctrl + Tab | Move to the next tab |
| Ctrl + L | Select the address bar |
| Ctrl + R | Refresh the webpage |
| Alt + Left Arrow | Go back |
| Alt + Right Arrow | Go forward |
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + C | Copy |
| Ctrl + X | Cut |
| Ctrl + V | Paste |
| Delete | Move selected item to Recycle Bin |
| Shift + Delete | Permanently delete selected item |
| F2 | Rename selected file or folder |
| Ctrl + Shift + N | Create a new folder |
Students can practice shortcuts while working on a document:
Ctrl + C.Ctrl + V.Ctrl + B.Ctrl + Z.Ctrl + S.Win + E.Alt + Tab.Ctrl + T, Ctrl + W, and Ctrl + L.
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